muffin

noun

muf·​fin ˈmə-fən How to pronounce muffin (audio)
: a quick bread made of batter containing egg and baked in a pan having cuplike molds

Examples of muffin in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Portion out the premixed ingredients (from four to 12 servings), add milk, and bake fresh-from-the-oven muffins anytime. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 5 June 2024 Dan runs out of time and has to fry his pita bread on the flat top instead of baking it, which gives them an English muffin shape. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 29 May 2024 Customers will need to make their order for the $3 English muffin deal online, or through Wendy’s mobile app during breakfast hours. Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 21 May 2024 Resort Fee: The $42 resort fee includes a welcome bag of signature banana bread muffins, Go-Pro rental, cultural activities, morning yoga, and WiFi. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for muffin 

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Word History

Etymology

probably from Low German muffen, plural of muffe cake

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of muffin was in 1703

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Cite this Entry

“Muffin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muffin. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

muffin

noun
muf·​fin ˈməf-ən How to pronounce muffin (audio)
: a bread made of batter containing egg that is baked in a small cup-shaped container

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